Property Description For 28 Valley Road Bronxville, NY 10708

Inspired by French vernacular, this alluring golden limestone Manor, La Capucine was crafted from the stones of an 18th century Bourgogne convent in 2013. It is sited on Sunset Hill, an historic ground of the Mohican Indians and enjoys the first rays of sunshine and the last of the setting sun on a knoll just above the heart of Bronxville Village.The meticulously designed grounds inspire serenity with a formal boxwood knot Garden, inviting terraces, picturesque vistas, pleached Linden trees, Hornbeam hedges, topiary Yews, and a velvet lawn w... More

Inspired by French vernacular, this alluring golden limestone Manor, La Capucine was crafted from the stones of an 18th century Bourgogne convent in 2013. It is sited on Sunset Hill, an historic ground of the Mohican Indians and enjoys the first rays of sunshine and the last of the setting sun on a knoll just above the heart of Bronxville Village.The meticulously designed grounds inspire serenity with a formal boxwood knot Garden, inviting terraces, picturesque vistas, pleached Linden trees, Hornbeam hedges, topiary Yews, and a velvet lawn with possible pool site surrounded by native grasses, flowering fruit trees and stone walls at street level. A charming detached two-car garage with attic and cellar storage complements the incredible setting.At what may be the most premier location in Bronxville, this extraordinary offering is unmatched in style, elegance, comfort and technology. Set-on a graceful hillside in Bronxville's Lawrence Park, La Capucine overlooks a neighborhood of century-old homes and quiet lanes. As new construction, nothing like it has been built in nearly 100 years.As the cover feature in Veranda magazine's September/October 2014 issue on the new chic, La Capucine is understated elegance and classic simplicity while effortlessly incorporating today's amenities and technologies into perfectly proportioned, light-filled spaces. Meticulously-built by master artisans using centuries-old materials imported from France, the Manor features reclaimed limestone floors, antique fireplaces, salvaged timbered ceilings, French-crafted oak doors and windows, custom cabinetry and French paneling, authentic hand-forged hardware, LED lighting and a well-insulated geo-thermal air-handling system in a European inspired terraced garden setting. The first floor formal rooms feature reclaimed Dalle de Bourgognes limestone floors, eleven and a half foot high 'plafond a la francaise' beamed ceilings with massive French windows and a beautifully flowing floor plan. An impressive front-to-back entrance hall sets the tone for entertaining and leads directly to formal gardens. To the right in the hall, a pair of French doors open to a sensational forty foot long Reception room with a French Regence limestone fireplace and enough grandeur to include dining. To the left through a wide-glazed door is a private paneled library with a Louis XIII limestone fireplace and views of the knot garden. Close by is a top-of-the-line, custom cabinet, chef's-style kitchen. The floors and counters are made from reclaimed French St. Cyr fossil stone with a stainless steel wet work area. White Delft tiles and white-washed pine beamed ceiling complete the look. There are multiple work areas, a large pantry, a dining area and a wall of windows overlooking the terrace and gardens beyond and below. The kitchen opens to a family room with three exposures, wide oak floors, a fourteen foot high trussed ceiling from timbers reclaimed from the bottom of the Chesapeake, walls lined with lime plaster shelving and a wide screen surround sound entertainment center.The second floor Master Suite is a serene respite beyond compare. An intimate sitting room with an antique Parisian carved shell fireplace and custom French cabinetry opens to a light-imbued bedroom with fitted dressing room and European spa-quality luxury bath. An additional three bedrooms with two full baths, an office and an intimate sitting area finish the level. All bathrooms feature Volvatch fittings, hand glazed tiles and reclaimed 'tomette' floors. Distance views of the Manhattan skyline can be seen from every room and third level conditioned attic storage is immense.From the first floor stair hall, ancient French limestone steps descend along a hand-forged railing to the garden level with herringbone French terracotta floors. This level features a bedroom/game room, spa-like bathroom, full laundry room and state-of-the-art mechanical room. The informal entry hall leads down a stone garden walkway with village, school and train just a stroll away.
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Amenities Cathedral/Vaulted/High Ceiling, Close to Park, Close to Railroad, Close to School, Close to Shops, Eat in Kitchen, Foyer, Master Bath, Powder Room, Security System, Sprinkler Lawn Sys, Walk In Closet, Walk Out Basement

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